[pchelpers] Re: Messanger service

If this machine is online, then its presence has probably been detected 
by someone else (or an automated script). First, disconnect it from the 
internet, then scan for any bugs (virus or adware). After that install a 
firewall or set XP' s one. Do you have any other form of intrusion 
protection (NAT firewall, router etc)?

Sacha wrote:

>My Dad has just installed windows XP professional and since doing so yesterday 
>he keeps getting grey boxes appearing on his screen from woman offering all 
>manner of 'services'. In the top of the box, the subject bar, it has messenger 
>service. The pc its self the hardware i.e router and cable modem etc has not 
>been changed neither has any of the programs installed on the pc, why is he 
>receiving these messages after installing windows Xp when he never had them 
>while using windows 98 SE?. What can he do to stop this? We have AVG anti 
>virus, the router has a nat fire wall and he runs regular updates of adware, 
>is it possible to turn off this messenger service or has he got to take a 
>hammer to the pc? lol
>Thanks
>
>Sacha
>x x x x
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